On Mon, 6 Jan 2003 14:24:42 -0500 (EST), Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It doesn't matter whether you're talking NSA decrypting > suspected terrorists' emails or FBI going through garbage. > It's a "law enforcement tool" for them, but an "invasion of > privacy" or "criminal act" if private citizens do the exact > same thing. > Of the people, by the people, for the people... Legally, garbage left out for pickup is considered "abandoned" property and is fair game for anyone who wants to pick it up and go through it--law enforcement officials or private citizens. Of course there's lots of other stuff law enforcement can do that private citizens can't. Sam Ewalt Croswell, Michigan, USA -- Arachne V1.70;rev.3, NON-COMMERCIAL copy, http://arachne.cz/
